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L43 FHG

1994 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

89,976 mi
Last recorded89,976 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Fiat Ducato81,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL43 FHG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 89,976 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 89,976 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2025 88,000 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 88,000 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2024 85,289 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 85,288 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 85,287 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Mid axle (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Rearmost axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 84,171 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis legs rear chassis galvanized and is in good condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower support for step when required corroded

sevice brake travel affected by high boost servo

Pass 26 Apr 2022 83,126 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front legs rear chassis galvanised (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner step support corroded and holed

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe corroded and missing

Fail 23 Apr 2022 83,126 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure support rubbers replaced (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front legs rear chassis galvanised (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner step support corroded and holed

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe corroded and missing

Pass 11 May 2021 82,333 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear 1 of numberplate lights not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 82,333 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect put tape over lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect put tape over lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear 1 of numberplate lights not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 79,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mid axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 79,116 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 76,527 miles

vehicle smoking slightly

vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 2 Jun 2016 75,878 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 74,413 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 73,479 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 73,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 72,599 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 71,404 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 71,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,938 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 67,889 miles

HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON IN DASH

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2010 67,683 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2009 67,269 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 64,900 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Apr 2008 64,900 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2007 61,414 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 61,408 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

battery insecure

screen chiped

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearings

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Feb 2006 58,060 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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L43 FHG is a 1994 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 81,006 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L43 FHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L43 FHG is a 1994 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 15 February 1994.

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